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June 24, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Get Ready To Revitalize A Room’s Wall With Removable Wallpaper

Whether it’s a rental or forever home, sometimes long-term wall decor isn’t always the best solution. Well thanks to the great minds over at The Design Confidential, anyone can create their own removable wallpaper in just a few easy steps.

Start by gathering the necessary materials:

24″ x 36″ paper (in any desired design)
Double sided tape
Scissors
Ruler or straight-edge

When all items are accounted for, begin by measuring out the wall to be covered and cut the paper to size. If it is a large area, try to match up patterns that will look aesthetically pleasing when they overlap. Then cut off any excess paper.

Following the creation of the pattern, adhere the double sided tape to all 4 edges of each paper. Before removing the tape backing and applying the sheets of paper to the wall, do a test fit to make sure the pattern lines up correctly.

Once the test fit is completed, peel back the tape backing and begin adding the paper to the wall. The great thing about this tape is that it is not only sturdy, but also easily removable.

When completed, the wall or walls of the home will be completely rejuvenated without any of the permanence or difficulty of applying regular wallpaper.

June 22, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Revitalize Any Tire Into A Rope Ottoman!

Now that winter’s over, it may be time to change a car’s tires. However, don’t simply recycle those away. Instead, revitalize one of those tires into a modern, stylish rope ottoman. In just a few simple steps from Handimania, anyone can build an eco-friendly ottoman and bring a home’s interior design to a whole new level.

Get together these supplies:

Tire (New or Old)
6mm MDF cut into two 55cm diameter circles
Drill
Screwdriver
6 screws
Twisted Cord
Glue Gun
Cloth
Scissors
Brush Sealer

Start by thoroughly cleaning the tire with a cloth. Then drill one MDF into the tire at three points on the edge of the circle, making sure to puncture through the rubber of the tire. Follow this up by tightly screwing in screws to all three holes. Repeat the previous steps on the other side of the tire.

Now comes the rope! Take the hot glue gun and adhere some glue into the center of the circle. Press the tip of the rope to the center and begin snaking the rope around the center in a circular motion.

Once the top is covered, continue roping around the edge of the tire, tightly fastening the rope to the edge. Then turn the tire over and follow this process through. Cut off the rope once the whole tire is coated completely.

Finally, seal off the ottoman with a brush and place it anywhere in a home.

June 19, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Caffeine Addict? Try Out This Clever Storage Display!

Coffee mugs aren’t just for drinking homemade mochas. With all the cute and stylish designs coffee mugs have, why not free up some cupboard space and add some interest to the kitchen walls? Well with this easy pallet coffee cup holder project from One Little Bird, you can!

Start by gathering these materials:

Pallet
Hooks
Screws
Sandpaper
Right Angle Ruler
Tape measure
Pencil
Circular Saw
Cordless Drill
Screwdriver

Begin by using the circular saw to cut the pallet to a manageable size. Then sand down this mini pallet, making sure the wood is smooth.

Once sanded, decide if decoration for the project is essential. In One Little Bird’s design, they decided to sponge brush the word “coffee” with stencils to add style.

Next it’s time for the hooks! Take a ruler and pencil to measure where the hooks will go. Follow this step by drilling the hooks into the chosen spots. While the spaces should be event spaced, don’t stress if the placement isn’t perfect. The mugs will distract from any unevenness.